Ep. 31: The Beatitudes: Living Empowered & Aligned | Journey with Jesus (Week 2)
🌟 Welcome back to Walk with Jesus – Week 2! Today, we’re diving into the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) and discovering how they reveal the heart of Jesus and the values of His Kingdom.
The Beatitudes challenge worldly ideas of success, shifting our focus to humility, mercy, righteousness, and peace—all key to living a truly blessed life. We’re breaking them down Besties on Purpose style, showing how they apply to our modern-day walk with Jesus.
🔥 Key Takeaways from Week 1:
Come, Follow Me (Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 5:1-11)
Jesus, the Light of the World (John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2)
The Kingdom of God is Near (Mark 1:14-15)
Renewed through Christ (John 3:1-21)
Jesus Fulfills the Law & Our Righteousness (Matthew 5:17-20, Isaiah 42:1-7)
The Cost & Reward of Following Jesus (Matthew 10:37-39)
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight (2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1)
✨ Besties on Purpose Beatitudes – Reimagined for Faith-Filled Besties: 💛 Blessed are the spiritually humble → Bestie, just show up—God's got you! 💛 Blessed are those who mourn → Jesus is holding you in His love. 💛 Blessed are the meek → Quiet strength is a superpower! 💛 Blessed are those who hunger for righteousness → Seek God like your morning coffee ☕ 💛 Blessed are the merciful → Give grace, sis! 💛 Blessed are the pure in heart → Stay aligned, stay YOU. 💛 Blessed are the peacemakers → Be a bridge-builder. 💛 Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness → Keep walking in faith. 💛 Blessed are you when insulted for Jesus → Your reward is greater than you can imagine!
💬 Reflection Questions: 1️⃣ How do these scriptures help you see God's heart more clearly? 2️⃣ Lord, which beatitude do You want me to focus on living out today?
🗣 Declaration: "I am blessed because I walk in the ways of Jesus. I embrace humility, knowing the Kingdom of Heaven is mine. My heart is pure, and I will see God in all things. I stand firm in faith, knowing that no trial can shake my identity in Christ. I AM BLESSED!"
👣 Faith in Action: 📌 Write the beatitude you struggle with most on a post-it & read it aloud daily. 🌎 Take a gratitude walk and talk with Jesus.
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Candace Gibbons is a passionate empowerment coach, military spouse, and mom of four who thrives on building empowering communities for women. She loves helping others step into their confidence and purpose through authentic conversations and practical tools for growth.
Cheryll Dahlin is a heart-centered mentor, entrepreneur, and mom who’s on a mission to inspire women to embrace their God-given potential. She combines her love for creativity and faith to encourage others to grow, thrive, and live boldly.
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